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California: North Fork Mono Casino opens a day earlier than expected

October 28, 2026 · 11:18am ET | 8:18am PT
Photo: North Folk Mono Casino

North Fork Mono Casino in Madera, California, officially opened on Tuesday afternoon, one day earlier than expected.

The new casino resort is managed by Station Casinos, a consolidated subsidiary of Red Rock Resorts, in partnership with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians.

The total all-in project cost remains approximately $750 million.

The casino offers one of the region’s largest gaming selections, with over 2,400 slots and 40 table games. The casino also features an exclusive high-limit room, complete with 138 slots, 10 table games, a private bar, and its own dedicated cashier.

Dining options include Manzanita Steakhouse, the flagship restaurant, which boasts more than 250 local and international wine labels curated by a master sommelier. It offers farm-to-table cuisine paired with live piano music and crafted cocktails from an in-house mixologist.

Clubhouse 99 features 56 large-screen TVs and more than 20 local and imported beers on tap.

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